While I gather there have been some stresses and strains with comments here on Pbase that seems to be the rare exception.

I find this community to a wonderfully helpful place where folks give generously of their support and themselves. We span all the continents (even Antarctica now that Bandito’s daughter is down there), and we certainly represent a broad cultural and social diversity.

I feel honored and blessed to be among you, and I want to thank everyone for your wonderful comments and support this year. May this special season of love and acceptance touch each of you in fulsome ways. Good health, joy, and happiness to all.

Merry Christmas.

Photographers note: I realize the moon is not the earth, but I think it conveys a certain quietness and beauty that settles over my heart as I reflect on what is good about mankind.